US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over California Ave

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 003 MI N HWY 20 JCT · Structure no. 19940 004 27473

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over California Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over California Ave in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,958 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesCalifornia Ave
Location003 MI N HWY 20 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates42.22391, -121.79252
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,958 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 (hwy 004) over California Ave built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over California Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 004) over California Ave carry?

About 9,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over California Ave?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over California Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.